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Install 3.48 miles of wildlife-friendly laydown fencing at Bridge Creek Wildlife Area

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a contractor to build 3.48 miles of wildlife-friendly laydown fencing at Bridge Creek Wildlife Area. - Government buyer: State of Oregon, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW); project manager contact listed as Wyatt Rodin. - Location and purpose: Fence the western portion of the Fletcher and Stover pastures along the rim overlooking Camas Creek near Ukiah, Oregon, to keep cattle out of the riparian area. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or contractor vendors are named. ODFW supplies specified fencing materials; the contractor provides labor and structural materials. - Requested work and bid options: - Base bid: Install 3.48 miles of fence to project specifications. - Alternate 1: Install T-posts, steel posts, and braces only, for up to 3.48 miles. - Alternate 2: Provide a per-foot price for completed fence; the bid form references the 3.48-mile project. - Fence requirements: Three strands, no more than 40 inches high, with barbed wire on the bottom two strands and smooth wire on top. Work must follow ODFW and NRCS specifications. Requirements include T-posts spaced 30 feet apart, stays 10 feet apart, rock jacks 60 feet apart if used, metal pipe posts 300 feet apart, and H-braces every quarter mile. Specified strand heights are 16, 28, and 40 inches. - Materials: ODFW supplies T-posts, stays, barbed and smooth wire, retaining wire, and staples. The contractor supplies labor and materials for posts, rock jacks, braces, cribs, and related structures. - Notable requirements: U.S.-produced materials under Build America, Buy America requirements; comply with ODFW fire-safety requirements, provide fire-suppression tools and water, use approved access routes, and submit an anticipated work timeline. Prevailing wage requirements may apply. - Budget may affect award and quantities, including possible partial completion.

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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a contractor to install 3.48 miles of wildlife-friendly laydown fencing along the canyon rim at Bridge Creek Wildlife Area to prevent cattle from accessing the riparian area. The fence is to follow ODFW and NRCS specifications, using three strands of Oklahoma barbed and smooth wire, with a maximum height of 40 inches. The contractor will provide posts or other specified structural materials and braces, while ODFW will supply listed T-posts, stays, wire, retaining wire, and staples. The work also includes following ODFW fire requirements, using approved access routes, and completing the project by December 31, 2027; a mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 15, 2026.

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